Right off a gravel driveway on Lillington’s busy main road, sits a brightly colored mobile home that’s hard to miss. What used to be a popular burger spot in this small North Carolina town has transformed into a go-to destination for real-deal Mexican street food called Tacos Oaxaca. It not only serves great food, but true Southern hospitality.
Getting There
After driving along multi-laned highways and packed roads, busy streets slowly combine into a quiet single lane surrounded by grassy farmlands and scattered homes.
Just past the “Welcome to Lillington” sign, traffic spikes up again. The main street is crowded with people exploring the local mom-and-pop stores and restaurants. Amid it all stands a bright pink sign that reads “Tacos Oaxaca” in big, bold white letters.
When you first arrive, you’re greeted by a stunning mural and a warm smile. That’s just how cousins, Jose and Erik San Juan, wanted it to be. Tacos Oaxaca was built on the foundations of their passion and hospitality…